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Praise poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.2 / 100
1998·Drama·1h 38m

PRAISE

“Loving puts your heart at risk”

An unfocused twentysomething moves in with a former co-worker, who is suffering from low self-esteem because of her weight, looks, and a case of eczema. Their relationship is based on unending drink, drugs, and sex.

Above the Line
John Curran·DirectorAndrew McGahan·ScreenplayAndrew McGahan·NovelDion Beebe·Director of PhotographyJim White·Original Music ComposerAlexandre de Franceschi·Editor
Cast
Peter Fenton·GordonSacha Horler·CynthiaJoel Edgerton·LeoMarta Dusseldorp·RachelYvette Duncan·MollyTex Perkins·RaymondLynette Curran·Sexual Health WorkerDamon Herriman·SkinheadLoene Carmen·CathyBasil Clarke·Footless Old Man
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 4
John Curran·DirectorJamie Crooks·First Assistant DirectorJennifer Rees-Brown·Second Assistant DirectorGeoff Willman·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Andrew McGahan·ScreenplayAndrew McGahan·NovelAmanda Higgs·Script Editor
Camera· 1
Dion Beebe·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alexandre de Franceschi·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Jim White·Original Music ComposerWarren Ellis·Original Music ComposerMichael Turner·Original Music ComposerPhil Tipene·Sound MixerBrent Burge·Sound DesignerNada Mikaš·Assistant Sound EditorAndrew Plain·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 5
Michael Philips·Production DesignAnnie Beauchamp·Art DirectionTess Natoli·Makeup & HairEmily Seresin·Costume DesignerPaul Pattison·Makeup & Hair
Production· 4
Martha Coleman·ProducerNikki Barrett·CastingHelen Watts·Co-ProducerSue MacKay·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Ellen Roelvink·Visual EffectsAndrew Infanti·Wardrobe SupervisorNash Edgerton·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0A000
#E07000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intimate, Hazy, Melancholic
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with curly dark hair is seated in profile, exhaling a large cloud of smoke from a cigarette held in his right hand. A woman with blonde hair is embracing ”

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Key Elements
CigaretteSmokeTelevisionLight Bulb
Atmosphere
Warm, Gritty, Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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